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- Giacinto Facchetti. In the 1970 World Cup Final, Brazil saw the future. He was playing at left-back for the opposition, who O Canarinho were busy beating 4-1 at the time.
- Peter Schmeichel. Of all the keepers I have played against, Peter was easily the best. You can't be a great by just being a good shot stopper, you have to have it all – and he did.
- Sandor Kocsis. Arguably the greatest header of a ball ever, Kocsis scored at incredible rate. He found the net 75 times in 68 games for his national side, winning the Olympic tournament in 1952, and averaged more than a goal-per-game in his seven seasons at Honved, winning three league championship titles.
- Luis Figo. MORE ON FIGO. ANDREW MURRAY How the 2000s saved El Clasico – and made Barcelona vs Real Madrid bigger than ever before. One of the most idolised and despised players in history – even by the same set of fans at different points in his timeline.
Sep 8, 2021 · We compiled the NFL 100 with a panel of football journalists from The Athletic — former NFL managing editor Lisa Wilson and Pro Hall of Fame voters Ed Bouchette, Jeff Duncan, Dan Pompei and Mike...
Mar 8, 2024 · Jerry Rice, Jim Brown, Lawrence Taylor, Tom Brady, Walter Payton, Joe Montana, Barry Sanders, Reggie White, Peyton Manning, and Dick Butkus are the top 10 greatest American Football players of all time. Each has redefined excellence within their positions and left an indelible mark on the game.
- Tom Brady. (One of the Greatest American Football Quarterbacks of All-Time With Majority of Quarterback Records to His Credit.) 215. 107. Birthdate: August 3, 1977.
- Peyton Manning. (One of the Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time) 143 33 Birthdate: March 24, 1976. Sun Sign: Aries. Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
- Rob Gronkowski. (American Former Football Tight End) 153 48 Birthdate: May 14, 1989. Sun Sign: Taurus. Birthplace: Amherst, New York, United States. Widely regarded as the greatest tight end of all time, Rob Gronkowski is also considered one of the best American football players of his generation.
- Aaron Rodgers. (American Football Quarterback and 10-Time Winner of Pro Bowl) 105 64 Birthdate: December 2, 1983. Sun Sign: Sagittarius. Birthplace: Chico, California, United States.
- Terrell Owens
- Steve Young
- Forrest Gregg
- OJ Simpson
- Chuck Bednarik
- Roger Staubach
- Jim Thorpe
- Earl Campbell
- Mike Singletary
- John Hannah
Position: WR Years active: 1996-2010 Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2018); 5x First-Team All-Pro; 6x Pro Bowl Hot takes only on this list. Despite the heavy controversy surrounding his career, Terrell Owens was the greatest wide receiver of his day ...
Position: QB Years active: 1985-1999 Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2005); 3x Super Bowl Champion; 1x Super Bowl MVP; 2x MVP; 1x OPoY; 3x First-Team All-Pro; 3x Second-Team All-Pro; 7x Pro Bowl; 2x NFC OPoY; 2x Bert Bell Award The heir to Joe Montana's throne in San Francisco, Steve Young was a pro...
Position: T Years active: 1956-1971 Teams: Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1977); 3x Super Bowl Champion; 5x NFL Champion; 7x First-Team All-Pro 2x Second-Team All-Pro; 9x Pro Bowl The unheralded offensive anchor to the legendary Vince Lombardi's legendary Packers teams, Forrest Gregg was the wall and heart of eig...
Position: RB Years active: 1969-1979 Teams: Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1985); 1x MVP; 1x OPoY; 5x First-Team All-Pro; 5x Pro-Bowl; 1x AP Athlete of the Year; 1x Bert Bell Award; 1x AFL All-Star We all know why OJ Simpson is ranked this low. You'll find less successful running backs with shorter careers highe...
Position: C/LB Years active: 1949-1962 Teams: Philadelphia Eagles Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1967); 2x NFL Champion; 10x First-Team All-Pro; 8x Pro Bowl Concrete Charlie, as he was named, is distinctive as the last and greatest of the NFL's “60-minute men.” What does that mean? He played full-time minutes on both offense and defense and was t...
Position: QB Years active: 1969-1979 Teams: Dallas Cowboys Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1985); 2x Super Bowl Champion; 1x Super Bowl MVP; 1x MVP; 1x Second-Team All-Pro; 6x Pro Bowl; MoY; Bert Bell Award The leader of the first great Cowboys dynasty, Staubach led Dallas to five Super Bowl appearances, winning two. What's even crazier is that if...
Position: RB Years active: 1920-1928 Teams: Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians, Oorang Indians, Rock Island Independents, New York Giants, Chicago Cardinals Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1963); 1x First-Team All-Pro Jim Thorpe is remembered more for his general cultural impact than NFL influence. A Native American icon, and the AP “greatest athl...
Position: RB Years active: 1978-1985 Teams: Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1991); 1x MVP; 1x PFWA MVP; 3x OPoY; 3x First-Team All-Pro; 5x Pro Bowl; ORoY; Bert Bell Award The centerpiece of one of the most successful Oilers eras in history, Campbell has a legitimate claim to be the greatest power runners in NFL h...
Position: LB Years active: 1981-1992 Teams: Chicago Bears Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1998); 1x Super Bowl Champion; 2x DPoY; 8x First-Team All-Pro; 1x Second-Team All-Pro; 10x Pro Bowl; 3x NFC PoY; MoY The marquee name of the Chicago Bears defense in the 1980s (known as the Monsters of the Midway), Singletary was one of the most feared and ye...
Position: G Years active: 1973-1985 Teams: New England Patriots Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1991); 1x OPoY; 10x All-Pro; 9x Pro Bowl Easily the second-greatest offensive lineman in NFL history (the greatest will make his appearance down this list), Hannah held the title himself, dubbed the lineman GOAT by Sports Illustrated in 1981. He is also...
Mar 23, 2023 · There are very few who nearly everyone can agree is clearly one of the greatest NFL players of all time, but Jerry Rice is one of those players. He not only is the all-time leader in many if not all of the most important receiving categories, but he’s also miles ahead of the competition.
Aug 19, 2019 · To celebrate the NFL's 100th season, the USA TODAY Sports Network is compiling a variety of lists and stories that look at the league's history. Here are the best players at 100 different uniform...
